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part of the ritual of the awards ceremony is the nominee's lip praise for the performances of his or her competitors
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Recent Examples of lip
Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
Also, fitting the lip flap is such a specific talent.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2023
When overused, lip plumper can cause cracking, drying, and even splitting of the lips.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 25 May 2023
Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2024
So did Finau, whose 61-foot eagle putt lipped out on the par-5 finishing hole, leaving him with a tap-in birdie.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2024
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Noun
Brows furrow, lips purse, and side-eyes are flicked — deliciously.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
Also, fitting the lip flap is such a specific talent.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
Adjective
From hydrating serums to the latest in lip colors, these are the fall beauty essentials that deserve a spot in your cart.
—Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2023
When overused, lip plumper can cause cracking, drying, and even splitting of the lips.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 25 May 2023
Verb
Schauffele had a chance for a share of second, but his birdie putt at 18 lipped out.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2024
So did Finau, whose 61-foot eagle putt lipped out on the par-5 finishing hole, leaving him with a tap-in birdie.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lip
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With its curbs adorned with hearts, clubs, spades and diamonds, the new circuit also paid homage to Vegas’ status as gambling mecca.Dan Cancian, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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In an effort to cut Tuku down to size and eliminate a power player from the game, the group decided to kick Gabe to the curb by a vote of 7-2.Nick Caruso, TVLine, 21 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Ashley McBryde performed in a double denim look—a vest and matching flare jeans.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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The double balance was developed in an effort to provide greater stability within the regulating organ by using two balance wheels connected to a single balance staff to reduce lateral movement.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
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The easiest way to keep your water bottle clean is to make washing it part of your daily routine, Malchuk says, just like brushing your teeth.Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
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While cooking, avoid cross contamination by washing hands and surfaces frequently, especially after contact with raw meats and produce.Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 17 Nov. 2024
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This detail and the prestige needed for such a prominent grave location within the church led archaeologists to believe the tombstone is Yeardley’s, as did a reference to a broken tomb with a crest made by his step-grandson in the 1680s.Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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In places, the original owners’ family crest is on display.Ann Abel, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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The source of those flames: a Christmas celebration that climaxes with ten helicopters dropping fake snow on the partygoers, a stunt that turns out to be a bad idea because of strong winds and some not-up-to-code fire extinguishers.Keith Phipps, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
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After 1935, duck and goose hunters were limited to fake decoys.Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Verb
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And to match her undefeated record, the city went especially big with signage for the Eras Tour dates – like, six-figure investment and 350-feet big – including a 34-story decal of the pop star (approved by Swift’s team) splashed across the JW Marriott, Indy’s largest hotel.Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2024
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Photos and videos of her face were splashed across social media platforms and picked up by 24-hour news cycles, leading millions across the country to tune in for updates from law enforcement agencies investigating her disappearance.Natalie Wilson and Derrica Wilson, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Continue to speed up the container, and more of these perfect tornadoes will slither in from the rim.Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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The two companies joined forces in 2019 to create a pair of glasses powered by Meta’s AI assistant and with a tiny camera on the rim.Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Unlike a snake, which injects venom through hollow fangs, the gila monster’s venom flows through large grooved lower teeth.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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Though the knife handle is hollow, the rest of the pieces are nicely weighted, and Lenox offers a limited lifetime warranty against defects.Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Lip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lip. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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